Falls Church, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22041
Fairfax County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,989
- 3,873/sq mi High-density area
- $92,636
- Median income Above-median income area
- $452,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Falls Church pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,873
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22041 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 22041 (Falls Church, VA) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 319.2 in 2023 to 346.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22041 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, with 27,989 residents across 7.2 square miles, a density of 3,873 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22041 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,636 (8% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,658. The poverty rate is 18.5%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $452,300 (35% above the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,950; 53.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfax County, so 22041 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 22041
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Falls Church, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22041.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
104 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
97 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
83 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22041, Falls Church, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,989
Population
7.2
Area (sq mi)
3,873
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22041?
38.1
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
48.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$92,636
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$48,658
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22041 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Falls Church, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$92,636 Top 32% higher than 68% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,608housing units
11,608
Total Housing Units
11,132
Occupied Units
476
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$452,300
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,950
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
346
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+246%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22041 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +246% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 267 |
| 2021 | +5.9% | 283 |
| 2022 | +10.4% | 312 |
| 2023 | +2.3% | 319 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 346 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 581 business establishments in ZIP 22041, employing approximately 9,087 people with a combined annual payroll of $452,885,000.
581
Businesses
9,087
Employees
$452.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 104 | 17.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 97 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 83 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 66 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 35 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 14 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.7% |
| Information | 10 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 22041 vs 22044 →
ZIP 22041 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22204
Arlington (22204)
47,233 residents
- 22304
Alexandria (22304)
44,300 residents
- 22042
Falls Church (22042)
33,537 residents
- 22312
Alexandria (22312)
30,614 residents
- 22041
Falls Church (22041)
27,989 residents
- 22203
Arlington (22203)
21,850 residents
- 22206
Arlington (22206)
19,051 residents
- 22311 17,560
Alexandria (22311)
17,560 residents
- 22205 17,087
Arlington (22205)
17,087 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22041 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22041 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22205
Arlington (22205)
$201,094 median income
- 22213
Arlington (22213)
$199,306 median income
- 22206
Arlington (22206)
$140,877 median income
- 22203
Arlington (22203)
$140,135 median income
- 22042
Falls Church (22042)
$138,255 median income
- 22312
Alexandria (22312)
$109,272 median income
- 22204
Arlington (22204)
$107,941 median income
- 22304
Alexandria (22304)
$101,600 median income
- 22044
Falls Church (22044)
$101,034 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22041 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22044 | Falls Church, VA | 14,092 | 1.1 mi |
| 22311 | Alexandria, VA | 17,560 | 1.4 mi |
| 22205 | Arlington, VA | 17,087 | 2.4 mi |
| 22312 | Alexandria, VA | 30,614 | 2.3 mi |
| 22203 | Arlington, VA | 21,850 | 2.2 mi |
| 22204 | Arlington, VA | 47,233 | 2.5 mi |
| 22206 | Arlington, VA | 19,051 | 2.9 mi |
| 22304 | Alexandria, VA | 44,300 | 2.8 mi |
| 22213 | Arlington, VA | 2,936 | 3.4 mi |
| 22042 | Falls Church, VA | 33,537 | 3.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22041, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,989 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 22041 in?
ZIP code 22041 (Falls Church) is located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Fairfax County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairfax-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22041?
ZIP code 22041 in Falls Church, VA has a population of 27,989 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22041?
The median household income in ZIP 22041 is $92,636, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22041?
The median home value in ZIP 22041 is $452,300, which is 63% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22041?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22041 is White at 31.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22041?
ZIP code 22041 has 581 business establishments employing approximately 9,087 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22041?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22041 are: Retail trade (104), Professional, scientific, and technical services (97), Accommodation and food services (83). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22041?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22041 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 246%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22041?
In ZIP code 22041, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 22041?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22041 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 22041?
In ZIP code 22041, approximately 53.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22041?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22041 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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